Friday, January 25, 2013

Okay... maybe the force is not so strong.

 I did manage to get one sleeve completed on poor little R2 before I caved....

and yep - I've cast on for the Cranberry Bonnet.

In my defense - I've just come off knitting with Twisted Top Cat (Merino/Cashmere/Nylon). The Skinny Bugga was just sitting there looking so soft (it's the same blend, slightly different twist). The R2 sweater is knit with Regia. While it's an absolute workhorse of a yarn, it's not the softest to work with (though it does soften and bloom after washing) - definitely not compared to yarns with a touch of cashmere...

I promise, I'll be a good girl tomorrow and fiinsh R2... but for tonight... I just want a little softness.


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7 comments:

  1. ZenitudeJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    And you deserve a little softness too! Great colour by the way.

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  2. RachelleJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Sometimes we deserve a little luxury

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  3. Minding My Own StitchesJanuary 26, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    You HAD to reward yourself for knitting the first sleeve. HAD to!!!

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  4. MonikaJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    That R2 is so cute. The sleeves make all the difference. I know what you mean. I hardly want to knit with Regia, Opal etc. anymore. You've spoiled me with your yarns.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    That sweater so darned cute. But a little softness at the right time keeps the needles going! The pattern for the hat look great. It should cover the ears sufficiently!

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  6. SamanthaJanuary 26, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I would have caved too. Sleeves. Blah!! LOL

    I love the hat pattern. It's great!!

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  7. kathy bJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    I have no doubt you will finish that sweater..all in good time

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